Literacy Moves On Ch 6-10

These chapters extend the idea of connecting literacy to the real world. Between community events and sign, to making them little "money-making tycoons". Between reading print material from the real world, creating their own usable print material, and making "curiosity kits" that encourage students to read at home. There is also the concept of having children create villains and heros. The is a contrast from the "real world" approach, but since fantasy is a literacy genre, children should learn the basic concepts behind these stories. One particular way children learn through fantasty is by learning about the language used in the text and having discussions about it. All of these approachs, I feel, should be used in the classroom because it addresses the many types of learning styles and interest that children can have. By approaching literacy with a wide range of possible teaching tactics, student's are more likely to grasp the concepts that are being presented to them.